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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

rigmarole

/ˈrɪɡməroʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does rigmarole mean?

noun

A complicated or unnecessary procedure or set of procedures; a bureaucratic or official process.

Example

"The new employee was frustrated by the rigmarole of filling out forms and attending meetings."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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